Kim Jae Joong (김재중; also known mononymously as Jaejoong and as J-Jun in Japan) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, director, and designer under iNKODE. He is a member of the boy group JYJ and a former member of TVXQ!.
He made his solo debut on January 17, 2013 with the mini album I.
Early life[]
Kim Jae Joong was born Han Jae-joon. His real birthday, as revealed by his birth mother, is February 4, 1986. At a young age, he was given up for adoption by his biological mother to the Kim family, and his name was legally changed to Kim Jae-jung.[2] He acknowledges January 26, 1986 as his official date of birth.
Career[]
2003–2010: TVXQ!, lawsuit against SM Entertainment[]
Kim Jae Joong originally debuted as a member of TVXQ! with the group's first live performance of the song "Hug". The song was later released as a single album on January 15, 2004.
On July 31, 2009, Kim Jae Joong, alongside Junsu and Yoochun, filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment, citing excessively long contracts, unauthorized schedules, and unfair profit distribution.[3] In October, the Seoul Central District Court granted the three members a contract injunction. Despite the injunction, however, the three members continued with TVXQ! activities in Japan under their Japanese label Avex Trax. TVXQ! performed as a five-member group for the final time on December 31 at the 60th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.[4]
On March 24, 2010, TVXQ! released their final Japanese single as a five-member group: "Toki o Tomete".
2010: Formation of JYJ[]
On April 14, 2010, Avex Trax announced the formation of JYJ, which would include Kim Jae Joong, Junsu, and Yoochun.[5] The trio officially debuted on September 8 with their first mini album The....
2013: Solo debut[]
Kim Jae Joong made his solo debut on January 17, 2013 with his first mini album I.
2023: Departure from C-JeS Entertainment, new agency[]
On April 19, it was announced that Kim Jae Joong would be leaving C-JeS Entertainment after 14 years.[6]
On May 4, Kim Jae Joong established his new agency, iNKODE.[7]
Personal life[]
Military service[]
He enlisted into the military as an active duty soldier on March 31, 2015.[8] On December 29, 2016, he was officially discharged.[9]
Discography[]
Korean[]Studio albums[]Mini albums[]Digital singles[]
OSTs[]
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Japanese[]Studio albums[]
Cover albums[]
Singles[]
Collaborations[]
OSTs[]
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Producing and writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[10]
2000s[]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | |||
| TVXQ! | "As We Kissed, Goodbye" | T | Writing Composing |
| "Don't Cry My Lover" | Mirotic | Composing | |
| 2009 | |||
| TVXQ! | "Don't Forget" | The Secret Code | Writing Composing |
| "9095" | |||
| "9096" (Hidden Track) | Composing Arranging | ||
| Himself, Yoochun | "Colors (Melody and Harmony)" | "Colors ~Melody and Harmony~ / Shelter" | Writing Arranging |
| "Shelter" | |||
2010s[]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | |||
| JYJ | "Still in Love" | The Beginning | Composing |
| 2011 | |||
| JYJ | "Nine" | Their Rooms | Writing Composing |
| "Pierrot" | |||
| "I.D.S (I Deal Scenario)" | |||
| Himself | "I'll Protect You" | Protect the Boss OST | |
| JYJ | "Get Out" | In Heaven | |
| "In Heaven" | |||
| "Boy's Letter" | Writing | ||
| 2012 | |||
| XIA | "No Gain" | Tarantallegra | Writing Composing |
| Himself | "Living Like a Dream" | Dr. Jin OST | Writing |
| Baek Sung Heon | "Until the Sun Rises" | Until the Sun Rises | Writing Composing |
| Himself | "Stay" | Codename: Jackal OST | |
| 2013 | |||
| Himself | "One Kiss" | I | Writing |
| "Mine" | |||
| "My Only Comfort" | Writing Composing | ||
| "All Alone" | |||
| "Kiss B" (feat. Flowsik) | Y | ||
| "Only Love" (feat. Flowsik) | |||
| M.Pire | "On My Mind" | New Born | |
| Himself | "Brighter" | WWW | Writing |
| "Don't Walk Away" (feat. Yong Junhyung) | |||
| "Just Another Girl" | |||
| "Butterfly" | |||
| "Rotten Love" | Writing Composing | ||
| "Let the Rhythm Flow" | Writing | ||
| "I Said I'm Sorry" | Writing Composing | ||
| "9+1#" | |||
| "Modem Beat" | Writing | ||
| "Paradise" | Writing Composing | ||
| 2014 | |||
| Himself | "Heaven" (feat. Spider) | WWW Hwajangeul Jiuda | Writing |
| "Makeup" | |||
| "But I" | Triangle OST | ||
| "Cioncidence" | |||
| JYJ | "Let Me See" | Just Us | |
| "Baboboy" | |||
| "Dear J" | |||
| "Creation" | |||
| 2015 | |||
| Himself | "Good Morning Night" | No.X | Writing |
| "Love You to Death" | |||
| "Good Luck" | Writing Composing | ||
| "Blaming You" | |||
| "Breathing" | Writing | ||
| "All That Glitters" | |||
| "Meeting Again, Will Meet Again, But..." | |||
| "You Know What?" | |||
| "Run Away" | |||
2020s[]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | |||
| Himself | "Life Support" | Love Song | Writing |
Concerts[]
Asia tours[]
- 2022 Kim Jae Joong Asia Tour Concert (2022)
Concert participation[]
Filmography[]
Movies[]
- Dance Subaru (2009) - Cameo
- Dating on Earth (2009)
- Heaven's Postman / Postman to Heaven (2009)
- Codename: Jackal (2012)
- 신사 (TBA)
Dramas[]
- Banjun Drama (SBS, 2005)
- Vacation (SBS, 2006)
- Hard To Say I Love You (Fuji TV, 2010)
- Protect The Boss (SBS, 2011)
- Dr. Jin (MBC, 2012)
- Triangle (MBC, 2014)
- Spy (KBS2, 2015)
- Manhole (KBS2, 2017)
Reality shows[]
- Fun-staurant (KBS2, 2024)[12]
Radio shows[]
- Yoon Do Hyun at 4 O'clock (MBC FM4U, Aug. 29, 2023 – Sep. 3, 2023) - special DJ[13]
Gallery[]
References[]
Official links[]
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